The Minnesota crypto ATM ban took center stage today as lawmakers debated HF3642, a bill to prohibit virtual currency kiosks statewide after police detailed senior-targeted scams. Operators countered with refund and cooling-off rules instead of a ban. For bitcoin buyers, kiosks are a cash gateway, so any shutdown could trim local volumes and convenience. BTCUSD traded near $66,967, down 0.77%, as traders weighed policy risk against broader crypto sentiment. We break down what HF3642 proposes, possible impacts on flows, and what investors should watch next.

HF3642 and the case for a statewide prohibition

HF3642 would bar operating cryptocurrency kiosks across Minnesota to curb scams that push victims to deposit cash into bitcoin ATMs…